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Christmas Pasta Salad

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  This salad is perfect for holiday gatherings, it’s packed with vibrant colors and flavors that everyone will love! πŸŽ„πŸ₯—
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 6150

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g bow pasta
  • 1 cup Basil Pesto homemade recipe below!
  • 1 jar roasted capsicum slices
  • 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 220 g baby bocconcini
  • Pesto Recipe
  • 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A squeeze of lemon juice optional, for freshness

Method
 

  1. Start by toasting pine nuts in a dry pan over low heat until lightly golden.
  2. In your food processor, combine basil, nuts, garlic, cheese, and oil. Pulse to create a beautiful chunky pesto sauce.
  3. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and a lemon squeeze for zing.
  4. Stir the pesto through your cooked pasta.
  5. Add drained sun-dried tomatoes, baby bocconcini, blanched broccoli and capsicum. Toss together for a mouthwatering holiday feast!

Nutrition

Calories: 6150kcalCarbohydrates: 450gProtein: 158gFat: 425gSaturated Fat: 74gPolyunsaturated Fat: 50gMonounsaturated Fat: 175gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 3587mgPotassium: 3545mgFiber: 38gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 9240IUVitamin C: 544mgCalcium: 2036mgIron: 18mg

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